1946 Cadillac 60 Special
Cadillac’s 60 Special was always a more luxurious version of their standard four-door sedans, slotted between Cad’s cheapest series and the high-end Fleetwood. It really was a “special” model that started in 1938, designed by future GM Design head Bill Mitchell to resemble a convertible sedan. With the passenger compartment shifted forward on the chassis, the proportions helped to define what a contemporary car would become. Because the whole car was lower due to the new 127-inch wheelbase X-frame chassis the running boards were eliminated and the top had less crown for a leaner, more modern look. The styling was groundbreaking and would translate to other GM products over the next few years. Other hallmarks of the 60 Special was it usually rode on a longer chassis than other Cadillac models, with the exception of the limousines; and it was always a four-door sedan, except in the late-1950s when all Cadillac four-doors were hardtops. As the line progressed, it displayed unique trim to distinguish it on the outside from lesser Cad models, usually featuring a series of small chrome louvers or special lined stainless cladding in the rear quarters. It also featured a more luxurious interior and appointments, including a lighted tables for rear passengers in the 1950s.
1946 60 Special
Very little was changed from the 1942 models. Slight grille changes and heavier bumpers were the extent of the changes. Inside electric clocks were standard equipment. Production of 60 Specials did not start until later in the year as Cadillac and most other manufacturers built their most popular body style which was usually four-door sedans. 5,700 60 Specials were produced.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
1946
- Body Style
- 60S-Series Special Sedan
- 60S-Series Special Imperial Sedan
1946 Cadillac VIN Decoder:
First-Third Characters: Series
Fourth-Eighth Characters: Production Number Sequence
- Cadillac sequence starting at 6400001/Up
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